Habit Masters

#55: How to Learn Anything Fast with Special Guest Josh Kaufman


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LEARNING SOMETHING NEW TAKES TIME... A LOT OF TIME.

Most likely you've heard this, you agree with this, and you see it commonly in your life.

In this episode, we're happy to prove you wrong! Join us as we talk with special guest Josh Kaufman about overcoming the frustration barrier and how to learn anything FAST.

IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE

  • The priorities we work around (0:42)
  • The Personal MBA (4:53)
  • The frustration barrier (11:13)
  • The steps to learning (12:59)
  • Take step zero - PRECOMMIT! (13:45)
  • Break down the skill (14:36)
  • Remove barriers to practice (22:20)
  • Be okay being uncomfortable(23:55)
  • What habits are and aren't (28:38)
  • Guiding structure (32:10)
  • Enemies of good decisions - VUCA (35:10)
  • How to Fight a Hydra (37:08)
  • The growth is in exploration (44:56)

ACTION STEP

  • Pre-commit TODAY to a specific amount of time to practice and experiment with something you want to learn.


RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

  • Josh Kaufman's site
  • Josh's famous Ted Talk
  • Download our Free 30 Day Action Calendar to get started on your future.
  • As a thanks for listening, snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy

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WHAT WE DO
We show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!
We help you build confidence by...

  • Providing ideas you can act on today
  • Keeping promises to yourself
  • Taking daily steps forward
  • Creating habits that improve your life and compound into results

WHO WE ARE
We are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. 

  • We believe in change
  • We believe in the power of compounding daily habits
  • We believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention 

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